'Twas a Dark and Stormy Night...

Combines the themes of science and social studies. Shakes up the learning curriculum with amazing facts that are of interest to this age group and an exciting page layout that challenges readers to discuss and share their knowledge with another person. Helps to build background knowledge and vocabulary through features labeled "Get on the Wavelength" and "High Powered Words" that can be found in the front of the book. Includes a comprehension manager that appears regularly to model and reinforce key comprehension techniques. It also provides links to relevant web sites. Exposes its readers to a variety of different formats and text features.

'Twas a Dark and Stormy Night...

'Round the World: Takashi Sails Home

"Lucinda Hathaway has done it again. She has spun an intriguing tale combining a seafaring Maine family and the romance of the sea and ships, with accurate historic detail."
''Revel in the billowing sails, the salt spray and the surge of a moving deck! This seafaring tale is filled with challenge and discovery. 'Round the World rings with authenticity."
"Weeks after reading the story of Takashi's predicament and being introduced into the lives of the friends who help him get back to Kobe, the sensations evoked by his richly detailed adventure will linger."

'Round the World: Takashi Sails Home

'Magination

This is a wonderful book. The story and pictures are amazing. Everyone should be reminded how fun it is to use your imagination daily.The pictures alone tell the whole story. This children's book has an age range of 0-100. This is a book that every library should have and every child should read. The words flow  perfectly and the illustrations fit the story and help your own imagination run wild.

'Magination

Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?

This children's story reads like a radio script in book format. Frankie, who is eleven is the unforgettable protagonist who would be a soap opera groupie today, but in the 1940's he is one of the many who were so enamored with radio programs like "The Shadow", "The Lone Ranger", "The Green Hornet" etc. That they lived their lives as though it were another show. Omitting he said and she said this presents the real conversation of kids. In the process we are not only entertained but learn about the social actions of the day, reactions to W.W.II and get insight into Frankie's soldier brother's response to war and heroism. A read aloud must!

Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?

#1 Stone Soup: The First Collection of the Syndicated Cartoon Strip

I must admit I've only become acquainted with Stone Soup in the past two years. Having said that, I wanted to read the first collection to get some background material. Jan Eliot shows a delightful look at single mothers and how they cope with careers, children and family. The fact that there are six people in one house with just one bathroom is challenging enough. I highly recommend this book to all who like to read humorous comic strips.

#1 Stone Soup: The First Collection of the Syndicated Cartoon Strip